<p>So is the ACT really similar to the SAT? if it is would that mean the time i'm spending studying for the SAT will also be beneficial for the ACT?</p>
<p>Also do you guys study by using an ACT study guide book or something?</p>
<p>I just do practice tests. Tons of 'em.</p>
<p>Yes, practice tests. And time yourself when you're doing them.</p>
<p>I agree that practice tests are the way to go. Sometimes you can just hit a weird stretch of questions that mess you up. My son is a very good science student, got messed up on some questions from a reading on one test, and only got a 33 on Science. A few months later, he took it again, felt the science section actually required more science knowledge, and got a 36 on science. I think you need to get used to how their questions work, and practice tests are the way to go.</p>
<p>what to do if you run out of the 3 real practice tests?</p>
<p>For one, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT buy McGraw-Hill's book. It is full of errors. </p>
<p>Anyways, Princeton Review's books are really good, and Kaplan's is kind of blah, but it's better than nothing. </p>
<p>When I studied for it, I studied one section at a time, so I could get to know each section individually. But practice practice practice is the best way to go.</p>
<p>i took it, did bad. got mcgraw-hill, 35 baby. nuff said. practice tests are the key, don't waste time and money on a class. the official prep book is also recommended.</p>